Horticultural Technician (Co-op)

Overview

Today’s world requires an ecologically sound, sustainable approach to horticulture. In this diverse program you will explore sustainable growing techniques for the landscape, garden, and greenhouse. You will study and research new technologies for producing flowers, fruits, turf and trees. You will discover how the principles of plant health care enable you to maintain plants in a way that respects the biodiversity of the natural world.

I think very highly of the Niagara College Horticulture and Greenhouse programs, based on the quality of work NC grads have been doing for our research team. Niagara College students have been a great fit with our group so far.

About this Program

Program Highlights

Program based at Niagara-on-the-Lake campus, alongside the biodiversity of the Niagara Escarpment

Students use campus grounds, greenhouse, and the nursery as a “living laboratory”

Practical experience gained working in the greenhouse, nursery, and on the campus grounds

Students actively involved in applied research projects

Many field trips to see horticultural practices in “the real world”

Advanced arboriculture includes tree climbing and pruning

Fruit Production course includes practicing pruning in the orchard

Co-op work term offers practical experience

Career Opportunities

Landscape design and maintenance

Turf/golf course installation and maintenance

Greenhouse/nursery production

Urban arboriculture

Parks maintenance

Garden centre management

Green roof/green wall installation and maintenance

Urban food production

Greenhouse production

Environment and Horticulture Pathways

Graduates or last term students of NC horticulture, greenhouse or landscape programs can apply for advanced standing into Greenhouse Technician (Co-op), Horticulture Technician (Co-op) or Landscape Technician (Co-op).

Future Study Options

We are proud to provide a range of future study options for NC students. More details on specific opportunities and partnerships can be found at vnmanga.info/transfercredit.

#myncstory

Take a peek inside the Niagara College where the dreams of college Horticulture students take root. Listen to professors speak about the program, hear from students about their learning experiences, and meet Greenhouse VIP Basil the cat. The largest facility of its kind in the country, the Niagara College Greenhouse is located at the College’s Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus, in the heart of Niagara’s greenbelt.